Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6111 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #397 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #2 of 9 | In Paraguay |
| #2 of 7 | In Asuncion |
| #3585 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.universidadcatolica.edu.py
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 85% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or equivalent, and completion of preparatory course (curso probatorio de ingreso) |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
We've calculated the 85% acceptance rate for Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University has published 795 scientific papers with 2,635 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Psychology, and Geography and Cartography.
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 4 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 54 |
| 2002 | 3 | 16 |
| 2003 | 2 | 17 |
| 2004 | 5 | 18 |
| 2005 | 9 | 23 |
| 2006 | 14 | 31 |
| 2007 | 7 | 40 |
| 2008 | 9 | 32 |
| 2009 | 13 | 49 |
| 2010 | 14 | 50 |
| 2011 | 19 | 55 |
| 2012 | 25 | 77 |
| 2013 | 29 | 89 |
| 2014 | 32 | 83 |
| 2015 | 29 | 88 |
| 2016 | 64 | 80 |
| 2017 | 50 | 103 |
| 2018 | 51 | 99 |
| 2019 | 49 | 156 |
| 2020 | 85 | 212 |
| 2021 | 94 | 336 |
| 2022 | 62 | 403 |
| 2023 | 69 | 423 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition (PYG) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,000,000 |
| Master's Degree | 15,000,000 |
| Doctorate Degree | 20,000,000 |
The currency used is Paraguayan Guarani (PYG).
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Art Therapy, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Graphic Design, History, Hotel Management, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Notary Studies, Nursing, Nutrition, Pastoral Studies, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Teacher Training, Tourism, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Especializacion | Accountancy, Agriculture, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Civil Law, Community Health, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Epidemiology, Gastroenterology, Haematology, Health Administration, Higher Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Horticulture, Medicine, Meteorology, Midwifery, Nephrology, Neurology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Sciences, Surgery, Urology |
| Maestría | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Design, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Higher Education, International Business, Law, Marketing, Neurological Therapy, Pastoral Studies, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Taxation, Technology |
| Doctorado | Accountancy |
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University alumni
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Fernando Lugo
- Occupations
- Catholic priestpoliticiansociologistCatholic bishop
- Biography
-
Fernando Armindo Lugo Méndez is a Paraguayan politician and laicized Catholic bishop who was President of Paraguay from 2008 to 2012. Previously, he was a Roman Catholic priest and bishop, serving as Bishop of the Diocese of San Pedro from 1994 to 2005. He was elected as president in 2008, an election that ended 61 years of rule by the Colorado Party.
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Santiago Peña Palacios
- Enrolled in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University
- Graduated with Licentiate in economics
- Occupations
- economistpolitician
- Biography
-
Santiago Peña Palacios is a Paraguayan politician and economist who is the 52nd and current president of Paraguay since 2023. In addition to his political career, Peña has served on leadership boards for the Central Bank of Paraguay and Banco Amambay. He has also taught economics at the Catholic University of Asunción, and has published research papers on monetary policy and finance.
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Nicanor Duarte
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Óscar Nicanor Duarte Frutos is a Paraguayan lawyer, journalist and politician who served as President of Paraguay from 2003 to 2008. A member of the Colorado Party, he became the central figure of Paraguayan politics during his presidency.
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Alejandro Domínguez
- Occupations
- sports executivechairperson
- Biography
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Alejandro Guillermo Domínguez Wilson–Smith is a Paraguayan football administrator, president of CONMEBOL, a vice-president of FIFA and a member of the FIFA Council.
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Accounting, Administrative and Economic Sciences | Accountancy, Administration, Business and Commerce |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Law and Diplomatic Studies | International Relations and Diplomacy, Law |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Human Sciences | Arts and Humanities, Education, Philosophy, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Sacred Theology | Theology |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Architecture, Biochemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | UCNSA Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Accreditation | Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior (CONES); Agencia Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación de la Educación Superior (ANEAES) |
| Motto | In Principio Erat Verbum In the beginning was the word |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Independencia Nacional y Comuneros Asunción Paraguay |
|---|---|
| City population | 524,000 |